Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Life. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Which is your wedding finger?


I have always wondered why married people wear the wedding rings/wedding bands on their fourth finger. Why can't I wear my wedding band on my thumb or on any other finger? Why is the wedding ring worn on the fourth finger? Why? Why?

Well this mail I received recently suggested an answer to my questions.


The thumb represents your Parents.

The second (Index) finger represents your Siblings.

The middle finger represents your-Self.

The fourth (Ring) finger represents your Life Partner.

The Last (Little) finger represents your Children.

Now do this:

(1) Firstly, open your palms (face to face), bend the middle fingers and hold them together - back to back.

(2) Secondly, open and hold the remaining three fingers and the thumb - tip to tip shown below:

(3) Now, try to separate your thumbs (representing the parents) . . . they will open, because your parents are not destined to live with you lifelong, and have to leave you sooner or later.

(4) Please join your thumbs as before and separate your Index fingers (representing siblings). . . they will also open, because your brothers and sisters will have their own families and will have to lead their own separate lives.

(5) Now join the Index fingers and separate your Little fingers (representing your children). . . they will open too, because the children also will get married and settle down on their own some day.

(6) Finally, join your Little fingers, and try to separate your Ring fingers (representing your spouse). You will be surprised to see that you just CANNOT...

The reason is this - God Almighty, the author of marriage, said Husbands and Wives were made to remain together all their lives - through thick and thin!!

Isn't this a lovely theory?

Monday, September 19, 2011

. . . Rape!

On my way to my place of work today, while I was listening to the news on the radio, I heard a VERY disturbing story about an undergraduate in Abia State University (ABSU) who was raped by a gang of 5 boys (also undergraduates in the same ABSU). I was even more angry when I heard that this ugly incident occurred ONE MONTH AGO!!! What?! In the course of discussing this issue, Hubby and I agreed that the rapists should not be spared as soon as they are fished out!

While I was blog surfing, I read about this rape issue on Naijalines, and subsequently on Linda Ikeji's blog. My ANGER can only be imagined! I was so ANGRY!! I was so ANGRY that I said "if I were that girl, I would personally KILL those boys (ANIMALS). WHAT??? These boys are NOT worthy of been classified as humans.

I do not care whatever prompted the bestial act! NO HUMAN BEING DESERVES TO BE TREATED IN SUCH A WAY! These so called rapists are sons to a WOMAN! They are brothers to some SISTERS! They are Uncles to some NIECES! To think that every rapist out there is a "potential" father is even more worrisome! What example would such a person pass on to his lineage?

I think it is about time that EVERYONE joins this fight against rape! The sooner our society change its orientation and views about rape, the better for all of us. Imagine a rape victim who ran to the "police" to make a report and the STUPID police officer asks "wetin you do wey make am rape you" (what did you do to make him rape you?) How can such a girl feel protected by the police??

I was told of a rape victim who ran to the student union of her institution for refuge. When the student union officials stepped into the matter, the rapists were beaten so badly and thereafter handed over to the school senate. After investigation, the boys were EXPELLED from the school and handed over to the police. Believe it or not, I was further informed that the rapists begged the victim who was now "feeling sorry" for the rapists!! Can you beat that?

In the instant case, the school even had the boldness to say the victim and the so called rapists are not students in the school? This is very disheartening to say the least!

If rapists are not adequately punished, they would go about committing this crime with the "assurance" that nothing would happen to them. If this crime continues unchecked, it could happen to someone we know.

I am a Mother. I am a Sister. I am an Aunty. I have loads of female relatives. The question I am asking myself now is - "how would I feel if this sort of thing were to happen to a relation?"

LET'S SPEAK OUT AGAINST RAPE AND INJUSTICE!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Hmmm!

This guy stands 6 foot tall
He has a good reading habit
Whenever I see him, he is either reading a newspaper, a magazine or any other reading material

He is always dressed in a pair of trousers, shirt and a jacket
The trouser is brown, the shirt is blue and the jacket is red
What a combination of colours!

He has no fixed abode, he wanders from place to place

I have termed him a mentally challenged man
As a man in that class, nobody wants to be associated with him
I want to believe he is from a family, he definitely was born of a woman
. . . but nobody goes close to him

I wonder . . .
What could have been responsible for his present state?

One day I heard him speak!
He has a good command of the english language
Infact he speaks better than some mentally fit people

I was very impressed!
Now what could be wrong with him?
I just wonder

One day I stopped to have a word with him . . .
I asked him if he would not mind if I give him some clothes . . .
His reply: "I would mind. I'd rather you give me money instead"

I pondered over this for I thought to myself he sure knows what he wants!
But I have a problem, I can not give him money!
Money to do what?

Well he gave me an answer. . .
I saw him drinking a big bottle of Guiness Stout a couple of days back!
So, if I had given him money. . . he would have used the money to drink beer or smoke weed instead of eating good food!

Monday, July 21, 2008

Average Life Span...

The general belief is that an average man is expected to live as long as 70 years old! However, this will depend on the location of that "average human".

I just read a report published in a news paper with a heading "Life expectancy in Nigeria drops to 49 years"

Can you imagine that? Well read on and lets ponder . . .

A professor of medicine, Friday Okonofua, has said that the life expectancy of the Nigerian has dropped from 52 to 49 years.

Okonofua, provost of the College of Medicine of the University of Benin, said the decline could be traced directly to the increased rate of deaths among women, infants and children.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria that the situation was caused by poor access to healthcare for these categories of Nigerians as a result of inadequate health facilities, ignorance and poverty.

He said, “This situation is related to the high poverty level in the society, where more than 70 per cent of the people live on less than one dollar per day.

“Whatever financial resources they have is often devoted to eking out a daily subsistence living rather than being used for appropriate healthcare.”

He called on traditional rulers, religious leaders and other well-meaning Nigerians to prevail on mothers and women to seek appropriate healthcare services.

He also urged Nigerians to abstain from harmful traditional practices that hindered good health.


Source: The Punch

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Mummy I want a baby!

Daughter: Mummy I want a baby
Me: *Looking surprised* Why?
Daughter: We are only two children in this house. Why can't we be more. I want a sister.
Son: I want a brother! Two brothers
Me: Why the sudden need for a baby? Why are you two asking for a baby? Who asked you to tell me this?
Daughter: Nobody. We just want a baby! *hands akimbo*

In order to put an end to this question and answer session. I excused myself and dashed into my room! These children are just amazing. See me see wahahla o! Just as I was thinking of the whole thing, my daughter came into the room and continued from where she stopped.
Daughter: Mummy you know you have 1 sister and 3 brothers. I have only 1 brother. Its not fair.
Me: (I had to hold myself from laughing). I thought we had concluded this conversation.
Daughter: No we have not! Why don't you want to have another baby?
Me: Its not that I don't want to have another baby. I felt we are okay like we are now. But maybe you should pray and tell God what you want. Remember, He is always there for you.
Daughter: Okay I'll pray. "Father Lord give my mummy another baby. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Mummy say Amen.
Me: Amen.

This happened a couple of months ago!

The conversaion continued last month after I announced that a friend gave birth to a baby girl.
Daughter: That means Zee now has a baby. You see her mummy has given birth to a baby for her. Only you remaining!
Me: Don't worry you'll soon have a baby too.
Daughter: *looking very happy* Eh! So I will soon have my own baby. Thank God!
Me: Now are you happy?
Daughter: Yes I am happy!

The truth is that I just said it to dismiss her. But from the look of things, that was not a mere dismissal!

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Some neighbours do have them!

What would you do in a situation like this?

The time is 4am in the morning. Every normal human being is excepted to be indoors at this time (indoors here includes homes, club, church etc). I included the church and the club because so long as you are not roaming the streets at this unholy hour, that's fine. However, where an individual who has gone clubbing choose to go back to his apartment at such a time, it is expected that he/she would enter his house without disturbing the peace of the sleeping neighbours with NOISE!

That is not the case for "One Dresser" (all his clothes are similar, hence the name)

One Dresser occupies an apartment in the compound where I live. He is an old confirmed bachelor who has vowed to remain a bachelor. Since he moved into his apartment, One Dresser has ALWAYS returned to his apartment at odd times between the hours of 2am to 4am! On a daily basis. He usually returns with his cronies and you can only imagine the level of disturbance he metes out to us daily. Most times after he enters his apartment, the party continues and the sound system and/or TV set is usually set so high that even a deaf person can hear! Chei! How am I expected to sleep at this rate? We have talked to him as civily as possible, we have even threatened to report him to the Police ... for where... the guy no just send us o! The truth is that I don set plenty trap for am, but Hubby say make I just maintain! What can I do? On one fateful day he drove into the compound at exactly 2.30am and as expected the noise maker just kept ranting with his loud ugly voice. Just then there was a blackout (PHCN decided to hold the power at that time). You won't believe it but the guy man called Hubby to ask for petrol because he needed to run his generating set! Can you imagine?!! The guy just does not have sense. Anyway, common sense is not common after all! If he were a sensible person he should have known not to call any body at such an unholy time! Haba!

There are times he parks behind our car and of course getting him down to move his car is always a task! He actually takes his time! One day I'll deflate his tyres and damn the consequences jo! Patapata I go enter bus go work that day (that is not strange). One Saturday I was ready to go out so I sent my girl to call him down to move his car. After 5 minutes he still did not come down! I marched up and I BANGED very hard on his door! Opportunity to talk finally came, and you can trust me I let it out . . . "my friend come and move your car out jare. If you had parked well I would not have come to call you . . . is it my fault that you come in late always . . ."

O! I almost forgot. He carries them in different shapes, sizes, colours and beliefs! One early morning I overheard the following conversation:

Girl: Wey my money? I wan go.
I did not hear any reply from One Dresser.
Girl: Wetin you mean? I hope say na joke O. If you no pay me now now I go shout make every body hear o!
At this point in order to do my tatafo well I had to shift to another room! I missed some gist in the process. . .
One Dresser: When you decided to follow me I told you I will pay N2000. Why did you agree?
Girl: That na for 1 round. How many you do? Abeg pay me jo! Yeye man . . .

I wonder . . . is it that this guy no fit toast babe or he just no be am? He does not have a girlfriend, at least I have not seen him with any fixed babe! I think he needs serious prayers!

Now back to the koko. This guy is a societal nuisance! How do I handle him and his likes?

Friday, June 27, 2008

I am CLAUSTROPHOBIC!

Someone who is claustrophobic has a phobia being in an enclosed place.

Have you ever been trapped (even for 1 minute) in an elevator or any othe air tight place?

That is one experience I do not like . . . because I am claustrophobic! I do not like being in an enclosed place more than necessary. Once I know that no air is getting into a place I start feeling very uncomfortable!

What is a Phobia?

Phobia = fear. That means a phobia is fear. However, a phobia is not just an ordinary fear. It is a morbid and irrational fear. A phobia is an extremely strong fear of a situation or thing. A phobic fear does not go away! Whao! If an individual has a phobia, such a person will be afraid of something (as it relares to the phobia) EVERY TIME he/she experiences it. Now that explains my behaviour when I am trapped in the elevator. . . when you are not sure of PHCN! Hey guys do you know that there is fear of PHCN? Yeah it is Electrophobia,the fear of electricity. Or maybe for the purpose of this region, it should be called "Nepaphobia." *chuckles*

Do you have a phobia? What is your phobia.

Below is a list of some common phobia, check if your phobia is listed.

1. Algophobia is the fear of pain
2. Demophobia is the fear of crowds
3. Altophobia is the fear of heights
4. Ambulophobia/Bathmophobia - Fear of walking
5. Agrizoophobia - Fear of wild animals
6. Agyrophobia is the fear of crossing streets
7. Atychiphobia is the fear of failure
8. Aurophobia is the fear of gold
9. Urophobia is the fear of urine
10.Arachnephobia is the fear of spiders
11.Tocophobia is the fear of pregnancy or childbirth
12.Sitophobia is the fear of food
13.Phagophobia is the fear of swallowing or fear of eating
14.Pogonophobia is the fear of beards
15.Phobophobia is the fear of phobias
16.Orthophobia is the fear of property
17.Osmophobia is the fear of smells
18.Melophobia is the fear of music
19.Gerascophobia is the fear of growing old
20.Chrometophobia is the fear of money
21.Gynophobia is the fear of women
22.Basophobia is the inability to stand. The fear of falling
23.Cathisophobia is the fear of sitting
25. Caligynephobia is the fear of beautiful women
26. Chorophobia is the fear of dancing
27. Ombrophobia is the fear of rain or of being rained on
28. Chinophobia is the fear of snow
29. Hypnophobia is the fear of sleep
30. Homichlophobia is the fear of fog

Which one is yours? Is it PHOBIAPHOBIA (Fear of fears)? Or maybe it is 25. Most people have phobia 19.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Lucky Friday 13

Do you believe that whenever the 13th day of any months falls on a Friday its bad luck? Well I don't.

This myth has been on for so long, but thankfully, with a recent report published on the internet, Friday 13 is no longer considered as an unlucky day after all!

Unlucky for some? Dutch statisticians have established that Friday 13th, a date regarded in many countries as inauspicious, is actually safer than an average Friday.

A study published on Thursday by the Dutch Centre for Insurance Statistics (CVS) showed that fewer accidents and reports of fire and theft occur when the 13th of the month falls on a Friday than on other Fridays.

"I find it hard to believe that it is because people are preventatively more careful or just stay home, but statistically speaking, driving is a little bit safer on Friday 13th," CVS statistician Alex Hoen told the Verzekerd insurance magazine.

In the last two years, Dutch insurers received reports of an average 7,800 traffic accidents each Friday, the CVS study said. But the average figure when the 13th fell on a Friday was just 7,500.

There were also fewer incidents of fire and theft, although the average value of losses on Fridays 13th was slightly higher.

(Reporting by Tineke van der Struik; Editing by Catherine Evans)

Source: Yahoo News

Friday, May 23, 2008

This is my Story!

My brother, an officer in the Nigerian Army and his colleagues had been in Dafur, Sudan for peace keeping for a little over six months. Last week he informed me he will be back on the 20th day of May. I was so happy!

After much expectations Tuesday the 20th finally came. On my way back home after work on that day, at about 5.30pm, I received a call from my Mum informing me that her son, my brother, who has been away on a peace keeping mission was back in the country. Then she gave me a number to call him with. Immediately, I dialled the number but the network chose that time to be busy. I continued trying to make the call and still could not reach him. No problem. I know he will call me.

At various intervals the next day, Wednesday 21st day of May 2008, I kept on trying to call him through that number, but I never succeeded.

The next morning, Thursday 22nd May 2008, on my way to the office, while we were still basking in the euphoria of the victory of the Manchester FC win over Chelsea FC, I received another call from my Mum. She said she just received another call from my brother with another number. She gave me the number and once again, I tried calling him and as usual the call did not go through.

The happiness I felt when I heard my brother had returned was cut short when I heard there had been a fatal accident, on Wednesday the 21st day of May 2008, which involved the returning troops from Sudan! O my God! Blood of Jesus! That can’t be. No way. Mum said she spoke with him! Father Lord! This can not be true!

When I entered the office I tried calling the number again but the network was still busy. Why is it that whenever one wants to make an emergency call or send an urgent SOS, the network is always busy? Just before noon I tried calling again and thankfully, the call went through and I spoke with my brother! Alleluia! I became very relieved and I thanked God.

On my way home, after work, I heard the sad news on radio! When I got home I called him again, just to make sure that he was alright. This time I asked him to confirm the news I heard on my way home that evening! He was still in shock. O my God! Imagine, after serving for SIX months in a war zone, ensuring peace returns to Sudan, risking their lives and by the grace of God escaping all the troubles there, they came home to die just like that! This is very sad. So sad. Chei!

By the evening of Thursday 22nd day of May 2008 the news was on all TV stations. As I was watching the news, I was crying! The whole thing looks like a dream! But why? Why did this have to happen?

Everyone who knew my brother was due back in Nigeria this month started calling me. I answered the calls and invited each person to join me in thanking God. All I could say to them with tears in my eyes and my shaky voice was that he was not involved. It could have been me! It could have been my family! I really truly sympatise with all the families of the deceased soldiers. I am still in shock!

May God Almighty grant the departed soldiers eternal rest. AMEN. May Almighty God grant their families the fortitude to bear this irreparable lost. AMEN. May such tragic incident NEVER happen again.

All these I ask in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Hide and Seek Game finally over!

. . . and Aunty Iyabo emerges!
Monday 19/05/08 marked the ‘official’ end to the ‘hide and seek’ drama between the embattled Senator, Dr. (Mrs.) Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello and the EFCC. She reappeared in order to avoid the issuance of a bench warrant for her arrest by the court. Smart move.

While dismissing an earlier application by Obasanjo-Bello challenging the competence of the charges against her Justice Salisu Garuba held thus:
"it is not right for an accused person to stay at home and ask her counsel to represent her in court. I dismiss the application by the 12th accused person that she should not be molested, abused or arrested by security agents. Accordingly, I hold that the preliminary objection by the 12th accused person is incompetent and it is hereby dismissed."

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello had earlier filed an application asking the Court for an order that she should not be molested, abused and arrested by the EFCC. There was also a Preliminary Objection challenging the jurisdiction of the Court to try her! (If the Court lacks jurisdiction why then was she asking the Court to protect her from the security agents?)

In his Ruling, Justice Garba ruled that the application filed by Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello asking the Court to quash the charges against her on the grounds that the court lacked the jurisdiction to try her (Obasanjo-Bello), was incompetent. The judge said, “It is wrong for an accused person to stay at home and ask her counsel to represent her before the court. Consequently the preliminary objection was dismissed. The Court also dismissed her Preliminary Objection on the ground that it was incompetent.

The order for her to appear before the court on May 21 was however set aside when the court was informed of her presence in court.

Aunty Iyabo was put in the dock and her 2 count charge was read to her. Of course she pleaded not guilty to all charges. Having taken her plea, her Lawyer moved an oral application for her bail.

In his argument, Counsel for the 12th accused (Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello) prayed the Court to grant his client bail based on the fact that the other accused persons are already on bail, and as such the discretion of the court should also be extended to his client. He went on to add that the court should also take into cognisance, the fact that his client is a medical practitioner, a Senator and the first daughter of a former President of this country. Counsel for Obasanjo-Bello concluded his argument by urging the court to grant the 12th accused person bail on personal recognition.

The EFCC Counsel opposed the oral application for bail on the following grounds:

1. Given the ugly antecedents of this case, there are some facts that the complainant would want to bring in respect of the 12th accused person.
2. The court had earlier directed that the 11 other accused persons should come formally for bail, and they obeyed that order and today they are on bail.
The EFCC Counsel added that the fact that she is a medical practitioner, a senator and the first daughter of a former President are not relevant here. (Very correct!)

After hearing the arguments by both Counsels, the trial judge, Justice Salisu Garuba then adjourned the matter till 11am for ruling on the bail application.

… she wept
Just before the Judge came out of his chambers to deliver his ruling, Mr. Akomolafe told his Client that she was not likely to be admitted to bail. This made Senator Obasanjo-Bello cry!

The Ruling
In his ruling, the Judge refused the oral application for bail on the reasoning that to accede to the oral application after having refused those of the other 11 accused in the past would amount to "double standard." The Court then ordered that the application for bail should be in written form and on notice.

The EFCC counsel, asked the court to remand the Senator at Kuje Prison. Mr. Akomolafe opposed this and told the court not to remand her either at the prison or at EFCC custody because the operatives of the commission had already threatened to deal with her. This threat, according to Mr. Akomolafe was issued on the day the EFCC raided the Senator’s house.

After hearing Counsel for Obasanjo-Bello, Justice Garuba then ordered that the Senator should be remanded at the Maitama Police Station pending the hearing of the written application for bail which will be taken on Wednesday the 21st day of May 2008.

Aunty Iyabo would be a ‘guest’ in the Maitama Police Station for two nights. The medicine does taste bitter eh!

Counsel for the accused Senator told journalists after proceedings that the reason his client came out of hiding to present herself to the Court is because she thought of the other accused persons. Talk about ‘appropriate timing!’ Hello! Who are they deceiving? If she was really thinking about the other accused persons why did she go into hiding?

Monday, May 19, 2008

The Wooden Bowl


A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-yearold grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table.

But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor."


So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl!

When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence.

One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you aking?"Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up."

The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.

That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

Children are remarkably perceptive. They observe ALL with their eyes. They hear ALL with their ears. They are good listeners. Their minds are sponge . . . always ready to absorb ALL. If they see us patiently provide a happy home atmosphere for family members, they will imitate that attitude for the rest of their lives.

Lets bring our Children up the RIGHT way.

Love

I was reading through my emails and I thought I should share the story below with every one through my blog. It is very possible that this story has been over circulated, but I would like to read your views on this.


After 21 years of marriage, John's wife (Mary) wanted him to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. Mary said "I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you".

The other woman that Mary wanted John to visit was his MOTHER! John's mother had been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of his work and his three children had made it possible for him to visit her only occasionally.

That night John called to invite his Mother to go out for dinner and a movie. "What's wrong, are you well," his Mother asked? John's mother, (like most mothers) is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.

"I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you," John responded. "Just the two of us." She thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I would like that very much."

That Friday after work, as John drove over to pick her up he was a bit nervous. When he arrived at her house, he noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about their date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's.

"I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, "she said, as she got into the car. "They can't wait to hear about our meeting". John took his mother to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. His mother took his arm as if she were the First Lady.

After they sat down, John had to read the menu. His mother could only read large print. Half way through the entries, John lifted his eyes and saw his Mom sitting there staring at him. A nostalgic smile was on her lips.

"It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small," she said. "Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor," John responded. During the dinner, they had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events of each other's life. They talked so much that they missed the movie. As they arrived at his mother's house later, she said, "I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you." He agreed.

"How was your dinner date?" asked John's wife when he got home."Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined," he answered.

A few days later, John's mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that he didn't have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, he received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place he and his mother had dined. An attached note said: "I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son."

At that moment, John understood the importance of saying in time: "I LOVE YOU!" and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve.

Nothing in life is more important than God and your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till "some other time."

. . . still hiding

Today will determine if Aunty Iyabo would come out of hiding!

We are waiting for the Ruling of the Court.

Will the Court issue a bench warrant? Will she submit to the jurisdiction of the Court?

Let's wait and see . . .

Friday, May 16, 2008

Pipeline Explosion!

It was a black Thursday in Lagos yesterday the 15th day of May 2008 as several people died as a result of an explosion from a pipeline in Ijegun in the Alimosho Local Government Area.

It was reported that the explosion which took place at about 10 o’clock in the morning was not as a result of vandalism. A caterpillar/tractor doing some road construction accidentally hit the pipeline, which then resulted in the inferno.

Lots of innocent lives were lost including a child who was just two years old! Over fifty others were reported dead as the fire from the explosion licked through the surrounding neighbourhood. Some of those reported dead were Students of Ijegun Comprehensive High School, Students from Baptist Model High School and Students from Ijegun Community Primary School. Others include some residents, traders and artisans who were said to be all within few metres of the scene of the incident.

It was reported that the fire fighters were present to fight the fire, but they ran out of water in their tanks even before the fire was put out!

The fire which lasted almost the whole day was reduced to a manageable level with thanks to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc and NNPC who came ‘foam tender’. A foam tender is an equipment specially designed for containment of petroleum fire outbreak. As at 8pm Thursday, 15 May 2008, the efforts to quench the fire were still on as the fire was still burning and residents vacating their homes!

This is a very sad incident and I sincerely pray that it never happens again. To everyone who lost a loved one in that inferno, accept my sincere sympathy. May the good Lord strengthen you. AMEN.

To the fire fighters thank you for responding on time. However, it would be appreciated if you fight the fire with the right water and or chemicals where applicable.

EKO O NI BAJE!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Hiding Senator

For some weeks now, the question most people are asking is -WHERE IS IYABO?

Where could she be hiding? Why is she frustrating her trial?

The distiguished Senator of the Federal Rebuplic of Nigeria and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello has refused, neglected and/or failed to appear before the Federal High Court to respond to the charges against her.

Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, is the first daughter of the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo.

Obasanjo-Bello (represented by her Lawyer) sees no reason to be in court, but she is challenging the jurisdiction of the Court and at the same time, she is also praying the Court for an injunction to restrain the EFCC from ‘harassing’ her! Hmmm! Aunty Iyabo even wants the Court to QUASH the charges against her! Why? Is she above the Law?

If Mrs. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello really have nothing to hide, then she should submit herself to trial!

For the records, the EFCC is a creation of the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to fight corruption. In a bid to fight corruption, the EFCC has exposed a fraud involving N300,000,000. The right thing and most honourable thing to do is for Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello to appear in court and respond to the allegations against her! She should stop playing the victim here! Nobody is above the law.

According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) (and most Nigerians) Iyabo is afraid of standing trial in the face of overwhelming evidence against her over the N300 million fraud at the Federal Ministry of Health. If she is innocent as she claims, then she ought to show her face!

Question 1: Why is Aunty Iyabo hiding?

Question 2: What is Iyabo afraid of?

Question 3: How long will the hiding last?
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