Howdy!

Long time no blog! I have been busy. Busy doing . . .  Whew! 

I want to do some clean up on my blogs . . .

It is almost Christmas. In fact it is thirteen (13) days to Christmas! I am seriously looking forward to this short break. I will leave the hustle and bustle of this "city" called Lagos and go to a more serene and calm environment. I would go to a place where I am sure of some FRESH AIR and less noise pollution. lol!

Merry Christmas!

 

School Matters...

It's been three weeks since my Little Dee! started school. Contrary to my expectations, she is adapting fast (well). At least, she does not whine or cry while she is getting ready for school! Yes o! She really looks forward to school. Everyday, as I walk into the house, she welcomes me with so much excitement ready to tell me what happened in school! I thank God for this o!

Education is a vital tool in the life of every human being! Although it does not matter when an individual starts school, it is VERY important that every human being gets the basic form of education. That is why I do not understand WHY a parent would deliberately deprive his/her child/children from going to school!

Knowing to read and write would make things a lot easier for all. Education is an essential key to success in life.

DStv - Pay as You Watch?!

I like to watch quality, entertaining and educative programmes on television (when I have the time). Before the era of DStv in Nigeria I was subjected to the programmes aired on a few TV stations. Sometimes, I also buy some films to watch.

Somewhere along the line, I mustered the courage to subscribe to DStv. I was pleased! Yes, I WAS pleased! I have been a faithful DStv subscriber for many years! Right now, I am NOT so pleased anymore! While I have no issues as to the quality of the programmes on DStv, I however have serious issues with their mode of subscription. Well, I am not satisfied with the service I’m getting from DStv! You see I am subscribed to the full bouquet but I only watch approximately 40% of the total paid as subscription as it is impossible to watch the TV 24/7!

Right now, there is NO ONE in my house and so no electrical appliance is on. Even after my kids return from school, they are not permitted to watch TV until after doing their homework. The TV comes on around 5pm (if PHCN permits). The TV stays on till 10pm on a normal day. Weekends, when I amin the mode, I watch till 12am.

Right now, my subscription has expired and I have no intention of renewing it! I mean, it is not fair, DStv should do something FAST! Maybe, I (and I want to believe many other subscribers) would be happier if DStv subscription is done on a “Pay As You Watch” basis! 

DStv do something. . .

. . . 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!

Olisa the "Beater" of Beats 99.9 FM

I just read a post that INFURIATED me to the bones!

During my web surfing some minutes ago, I saw a post that accused Olisa Adibua of brutally battering a junior colleague. That post directed me to Linda Ikeji's Blog where I read the full story.

Olisa Adibua, of Beats 99.9 FM/Naija 102.7 FM, beat one Adewunmi Oyekanmi, the night news editor at Naija FM to the point that his face was disfigured!

Olisa the "Beater" of Beats FM

The crime Adewunmi committed was "sleeping on the couch". Abeg, even if this guy had been warned to stay of that couch, I do not think, he should have received such treatment! Haba! This is too much ke! And to think that Olisa was suspended for just FOUR WEEKS!

Such a "beater" or "batterer" should not be associated with "decent" organisations or people!

Excerpt from Linda's Blog:

The incident, which some people are trying to cover up, occurred early Thursday morning, Sept 8, 2011.

Here's what happened - from an inside source. Olisa Adibua, who is the Programmes Director for Beat 99.9 Fm and Naija FM and an OAP on Beat 99.9 Fm (Morning Rush - every morning Monday - Friday), came back to the office from the industry night event which he attended, found Adewunmi Oyekanmi, who is the night news editor at Naija Fm, sleeping on the couch and attacked him.

The young university undergraduate decided to catch some rest after doing his duties as a night news editor. Prior to the incident he had been warned by Olisa not to sleep on the couch in the office, and on this fateful early morning, he decided to catch a few winks. According to Dewunmi, he was woken by a heavy object hitting his head.

Opening his eyes, he saw Olisa raining blows on him, kicking him and even smashed his phone on the ground, trampling it with his heel. Olisa also ripped his shirt off his body and kicked him off the premises of the office by 3am in the morning. Dewunmi was at the security post when members of staff resumed at dawn.

And guess what Olisa's punishment was for the assault? Four weeks suspension. But then he was back hosting the Beat Fm Party which held just yesterday.

There is no way in hell you will physically assault and brutally beat up someone like this and get away with it. No way! Please continue reading...

Like I said they are trying to cover this up, Dewunmi wasn't allowed to didn't go to the police to report the incident or talk to the press (to save the image of the company), and he's already back at work. But you can't do this to someone and get away with it. This is the kind of battery and assault that cost Chris Brown a lot, unfortunately for us in Nigeria, some people actually get away with things like this...but it's time for us to start speaking up!

I hope someone does something about this. You shouldn't lay hands on a colleague or staff and get away with it. Workers are not being protected at work place and a lot of them keep quiet when things like this happen for fear of losing their jobs if they go public.

Is there like a government agency that takes up cases like this?

If this is TRUE, then Olisa needs to attend a session on "ANGER MANAGEMENT"!

Update: Thanks to LDP, I just read the official statement/apology published on Bella Naija.

Little Dee Goes to School!

Yes o!

Today marks the beginning of another phase in my baby's life! Little Dee started her educational pursuit today 12/09/2011.

She was SO excited as she got ready for School. When we dropped her off at school, the excitement had dwindled. After the initial protocols, I followed her to her class. While her siblings were giving her a tour of her class, I was busy taking pictures! All I kept saying was "my baby is in school..."

Well when I get home I will hear all the gists.

Jonah Jang - Crisis in Jos!

Over 50 people have been reported dead in the fresh crisis in Jos, Plateau State.

I am really disturbed! Why are we killing ourselves? What has happened to the phrase "love your neighbour as yourself"? LOVE is the key word here.

In all this wahala, I hear that the Governor, Mr. Jonah Jang is NOT in the Country!! Can you imagine? Well I want to believe that is not true...

During the Obasanjo regime, when a similar crisis was reported, a State of emergency was declared. What is the current President, Mr. Jonathan, waiting for?

Similarly, members of the notorious Islamic sect, otherwise known as BOKO HARAM, have been causing havoc to the Nation. The dastardly way they (Bokos) have been detonating explosives should be a cause of concern to ALL Nigerians!

Enough is enough o!

May the Peace of Almighty God flood this Nation! God bless Nigeria!

Gaddafi - Wanted Dead or Alive!

The "action film" in Libya is getting fierce!

When this whole crisis started, Gaddafi proclaimed that he would fight till the last blood! He added that he would rather die a martyr! A martyr is someone who is killed for his religious or other beliefs. I need to know, IF Gaddafi is killed, would he be considered a martyr? Just wondering...

It is no longer news that at least 90% of the Libyan territory is under the control of the rebels. Although the rebels have over powered them, the "pro-Gaddafi" people are still fighting back!

Meanwhile, Gaddafi (the once upon a time bold tyrant) has gone into hiding! The guy is missing in action. LOL! Even in his mystery hide out, Gaddafi was reported to have said "We are resisting with all our strength. We will either win or become martyrs, God willing... All Libyans must be present in Tripoli, young men, tribal men and women must sweep through Tripoli and comb it for traitors."

Right now, Gaddafi has been declared WANTED, DEAD OR ALIVE. There is a reward of $1.7 million for anyone who can hand Gaddafi over to the rebels!

O boy see money... Abeg who know where dis guy dey? This is good business...

Man Sentenced for Having Sex with a GOAT!

Wonders they say, shall never end! Strange things are happening everyday o!

I just read the news about one Nasiru Ishaku who was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for having sex with a GOAT! Chei! How low can a human stoop?

In his judgment, the Chief Magistrate ordered Nasiru to pay the sum of N20,000 to the owner of the goat. In addition, Nasiru was sentenced to SIX months in prison with an option of N5,000 fine!!! Please read full story here.

Bills Signed into Law in Lagos State!

By virtue of one of the Bills recently signed into Law by Governor B.R. Fashola, it is now an offence for a man to impregnate a woman and thereafter desert  her!

Other Bills signed into Law include amendments to provisions of the Emergency Management Agency Law,  Criminal Justice Administration in the Courts, Rules on criminal conduct. While assenting to the Bills, Fashola said the various amendments to the laws were needed in order to tackle the problem of crime and delay in administration of justice in Lagos State.

The Criminal Code used in the State was enacted as far back as 1914! O yes. It is an old Law and the need to amend it can not be over emphasized. While I want to appreciate the efforts of the Lagos State Government, I would like to say that the effectiveness of these Laws (particularly the one that affects the deserted woman) rest more on ENFORCEMENT!

I'do anything for you...

"I will do anything for you..." This phrase is almost like a broken record!

Most times, when a guy wants to go into a relationship with a babe, he'll promise her ALL sorts. I have heard of some bizarre promises guys make to babes and I have heard some stunts guys pull to prove their love. Also, there a so many songs, where the singer (usually a guy) promise to do some weird acts just to show his love for a babe! In fact the one on my mind now is the song by a guy who says he'll catch a grenade, throw his hand on a blade, jump in front of a train... for his babe. But the irony is that the guy knows that the babe would not do same for him! Great! 

I have always wondered about the practicability of some of these acts. Now, please don't get me wrong ... I am a romantic to an extent! LOL! So when a guy goes an extra mile to prove his love, I am always fascinated. But I do not know how to describe it when a guy decides to WALK 1,000 MILES to propose to his girlfriend! I read about a Chinese woman, Ling Hsueh, who told her boyfriend, Liu Peiwen that she would only marry him if he walked 1,000 miles for her! Mehn! See ultimatum na!

Liu Peiwen had since commenced the walk which is about 1,600 kilometers! Hopefully, the walk would end this weekend. That babe had better say YES a thousand times o! LOL!

Please read more of this love story here.

Can you do any extra-ordinary thing for love? Would you catch a grenade for love? Would you die for love?

Wrong Spellings!

Hello people! I saw these pictures on MSN. I had a good laugh, and I thought it was worth sharing. It was tagged YOUR PHOTOS OF ILLITERATE BRITAIN.

Here are some pictures strictly for your laughing pleasure...




Leather here is spelt Leatehr

Sorry for INCONTINENCE ? I thought that word is INCONVENIENCE

Colledge instead of COLLEGE





Even a little child knows that the correct word is LORRIES






pedestrains? Correct word is PEDESTRIANS

The correct word is Dictionaries







The correct spelling is ENTRANCE

 

Please see more here.

Little Dee! wants to go to School!

Yes o! No be small thing o! My Little Dee! (2 years +) wants to go to school. Every morning, as we leave the house, (particularly if she is awake) she cries after us! There had been instances when she actually picked a bag and said she was ready to go to school! LOL! When her older siblings are doing their homework, she wants to do her own homework too! Well, in order to encourage her, I bought her some exercise books to scribble on and some colouring books. O! she scribbles and colours well. With excitement, she shows off her "work" and of course I praise her!

Some people had told me (jokingly) to send her to school. My reply to these people is always very simple - "When she is 2 years old". After she clocked 2, these people reminded me about enrolling her in school. My answer - "The next term. I don't want her to start at in the middle of the academic year". These people have accused me of "shielding Little Dee!, but I say to them, she will resume in September, by that time she will be ready for school.

Those days, we did not start school till we were 5+. Now, a child as young as 1 year old or sometimes from 8 months, goes to school. Not day care o! School! I have seen plenty of such mini sized pupils in over sized uniforms going to school. LOL! Well, that is the system we found ourselves in today. I do not believe a child should be sent to school at such an early age except the child is able to express himself/herself. The child should be able to eat unaided (at least to an extent). I also feel the child should be potty trained.

At what age do you think a child should sent to school?

The Monstrous Oba II

Remember Olori Bolanle Adesina. The Queen who was brutally beaten by her Husband, Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina, the Deji of Akure (as he then was). Yes! That woman is dead! A year after she was brutalized by her husband. She was just 35 years old! Chei!

Please read the story here.

There are conflicting stories about the circumstances surrounding her death. Some say, it was heart related while others say she died as a result of the injuries she received from the brutality. I tend to agree with the later position because, she has been receiving treatments in various hospitals.

May her soul rest in peace. Amen!

This is Lagos!

Right now, Lagos State is a city submerged in water. This is the outcome of the continuous rain pour experienced yesterday, Sunday 10, July 2011.

When I woke up this morning, I moved at a faster pace, so we would leave the house before the rush hour. By the time we drove out of the compound, we spent at least 40 minutes trying to get to the main road! As soon as we hit the road, I noticed it was exceptionally FREE! Where are all the vehicles? My brother called me, just to warn me not to dare attempt passing through Mile 2 (Apapa/Oshodi-Express road). I thanked him and told him we now drive through an alternative longer route!

Thankfully, I was in the office by 9.00am! Miracle!

I heard Apapa-Oshodi Express Road was a "no go" route. People have been trapped there for hours! I saw some pictures of the flood on line and some were even sent via MMS to phones. Mehn! The whole thing is devastatingly annoying! WHAT?!

One story brought tears to my eyes. It was the story about the little boy that died as a result of the flood. Read more here.

Here are some more pictures I saw online at  http://community.vanguardngr.com

 

The State Government declared today as a work free with a view to reducing the anticipated traffic jam! Well I heard the news while I was almost at work... Well, I really have no choice but to come to work sha

This is Lagos! Eko o ni baje o o o!

Christy Essien-Igbokwe moves on...

 Christy Essien-Igbokwe, also known as "Apena" (New Masquerade)  left this World yesterday morning.

Incidentally, after doing some Tweets with LADYGUIDE, re: #nametheartist yesterday, I just kept singing some of her songs. I was going down memory lane... So you can imagine my shock when I heard the news yesterday evening, that this wonderful woman died early yesterday morning. It only means, while I was singing her songs, she had left this plane...

Apart from "Omo mi seun re re" she also has some other hit songs such as "Give me a Chance" and "Time waits for no one". I remember her album, because the plate was the only LP with a green colour.

She will surely be remembered and missed. I pray that God grants her family the fortitude to bear the loss.

REST IN PEACE AUNTY CHRISTY!

Multiple/Dual Internet Identities!

In the medical field, a patient with multiple personality is said to be suffering from a medical disorder known as "dissociative disorder" In such a situation the patient alternates between two or more personalities.

I wonder what such would be called in the internet world of blogging? I'd appreciate a few suggestions here, if you please. 

Hmmm! I have been operating two different blogger accounts for the past 2-3 months! Confession time! I actually set up the other account to showcase one of my many "talents". My people, I must confess, it had not been easy! Sometimes, when I intend to sign in as Dee! I end up signing in as . . . the other account. This worried me so much because I felt I was not coming out straight. In an attempt to let this heavy load off my chest, I discussed (via chat) the issue with one of my many blogsville friends. Thank you "friend" you are appreciated! In the course of the chat I decided to delete/close the new account and maybe link the new blog to my old account. Whew!

There is an old famous saying that "a problem shared is a problem half solved". Yes, I believe and that is why I chose to do this post. I feel a lot better already!

Enjoy the remaining hours of your weekend!

Apapa Oshodi Expressway in Pictures!

As we journeyed to our different offices this morning, I kept myself busy. Here are some pictures I took on my way today! God help us!

This what I and so many others go through EVERY DAY just to get to our place of work!

Bomb Explosion in Suleja!

I woke up this morning to hear the sad news about the explosion that rocked the INEC office in Suleja. This horrid act has claimed 11 lives including some NYSC members!

For more on this sad story, please visit 234next.com.

Source: 234next.com

What? This quest for power is getting too much. To win an election should not be a do or die affair o! So far, over 900 people lost their lives during the so called campaigns and other political rallies! What is all this?

God Bless Nigeria! I believe that no matter what happens, the will of God will be done in Nigeria! God Bless Nigeria!

Elections 2011!

Election 2011 commence today 02/04/2011!

All over the Nation, Nigerians would go out to cast their VOTES in favour of their chosen candidates.

During the past few weeks, particularly during campaigns and political rallies, there had been various degrees of violence recorded as a result of clashes between rival political parties. Some major party stalwarts have decamped to rival political parties. I wonder why they had to wait till the last minute to make this move.

The candidates made SEVERAL promises. One common promise made by all candidates is that they would revamp the power sector! We have to hold them up to their promises! We have to leave a better Nigeria for our children and their generation.

Nigerians, please go to your polling center with your Voters Registration card and vote for the candidate of your choice! No matter how long it take to get accredited, please be patient and vote.

Today, Saturday 2 April, 2011 we shall be electing people to represent us in the Senate and House of Representatives. Please vote for credible representatives. Not fighters!

On Saturday 9 April, 2011, Nigerians would go out to elect a President for our great Nation. Finally, the  Governorship and State Assembly Elections would be held on Saturday 16 April, 2011.

I heard in the News that between the hours of 8am to 12pm, eligible voters are expected to be at the Polling Centers for accreditation on each election day. The voting exercise would commence by 12.30pm.

Contrary to what the Inspector General of Police purportedly said, the Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) announced that voters are allowed to take their cell phones to the Polls for the purpose sending text messages to report any fraud, violence or election tampering.

Please do not engage in any form of violence at the polling centers. However, if you notice any foul play send your text messages to any of the following numbers:
0816-666-2222
0812-000-6622
0809-666-2221

Vote Right! Vote Wisely!

God bless Nigeria!

I am the Diokpa!

My hubby is from the Ibo speaking part of Delta State, Nigeria. In that part of the Country, every first male child in any family is referred to as the "Diokpa". In the simple terms, the Diopka is the head of the Family.

Recently, Tee was in one of his whining moods and I was just NOT in the mood to pet him. Instead, I chose to have a "chat" with him. In the course of the chat, I explained to him that he is almost 6 years old, and therefore, he is a big boy. I added that as a "big boy" he is not permitted to whine any more! I added that as the first son, he is the Diokpa of the family, and Diokpas don't whine or cry! That was it o! Now, he tries to comport himself as a "Diokpa". Whenever I notice he is about to change gear into one of his whining moods, I just simply say "It's a shame that the Diopka is about to whine!" Immediately, he'll switch to a better and acceptable mood!

One day, he was trying to assert his Diokpa right on Gee. He said to her "since I am the Diokpa, I am in charge of the house . . ." Gee immediately, retorted saying, "well, I am the FIRST child of this family and I AM in charge, so you must respect my views." When he asked me to say something on the issue, I said, "Gee is right. You have to respect her as the Ada of the family" I explained that an "Ada" is the first daughter of every family! At least, that settled it.

Too much TV!

I am seriously contemplating placing a ban on television watching in my house! My children are getting too addicted to the television and I am getting worried!

Back in the days, as a child, I did not have all that luxury. In fact, the first television we had was that type that looked like a cupboard with a fitted lock! Those days we were at the mercy of NTA! Only NTA! The television programs commenced at 4pm and terminates by mid night! Out of that eight hours, children watch their programs for 2 hours, and after that no more till the next day!

I remember that some days we'll sit in front of the television just before 4pm and start counting down. As soon as it's 4pm, the National Anthem is played and thereafter the presenter starts to read out the progammes scheduled for the day. We had some quality programmes back then! Although the quality of the programmes back then can not be compared to what is obtainable now! I must say, there is a great difference. Now, there are a thousand and one children programmes on various television channels to watch, thanks to DSTV and other cable networks. The language used in most of these so called cartoons are not appropriate for children (my views).

I remember when I asked Gee not to watch a particular programme on TV. She asked to know why and I told her that programme is for teenagers only. Then she said, "I can't wait to be a teenager". I looked at her with this surprise look and I said "well my dear you have to wait till you are a teenager. Even at that, I'll suggest you watch what you watch!"

My people, na so I see am o!

Heavy Security!

The picture below was taken some months ago. I went to one of the major fast food joints to buy some snacks. As soon as I parked, I notice that the fuel tank cover of the vehicle beside mine was heavily padlocked.

My first reaction was WHAT?! People would go to any length to protect their property!

My people have a blessed weekend!

The "R" Fever!

Please can someone tell me why most on-air personality mispronounce words all in the name of been phonetically inclined!?

While driving to work, Hubby and I usually listen to the car radio. We have no particular preferred station, so it is usually random listening. In the course of listening to our on-air personalities, I noticed that MOST of them speak with fake accents! If the accent is real, the speech will FLOW without any hitches! I noticed that most of the time, they add “R” or an extra “R” to every word! WHY?

For instance, a word like collection will be pronounced “COLLERCTION”. Another example is the word laptop which becomes LARPTOP when pronounced by some people! Yes! I have heard it on the radio! Other words are:
• Bottle = BORTTLE
• Cup = CURP
• Purse = PURRSE
• Hand = HARND

I could go on and ORN . . . :)

These on-air personalities always pronounce words wrongly, all because of phonetics! They cannot even pronounce Nigerian foods, names and places! Can you imagine? They talk as if they have water in their mouth. I am not saying they should not speak English, but please, speak the thing well! Even the oyinbo wey get the language no they talk like that! Shio!

If investigated, I bet it would be discovered that these so called “accent” ridden people have not been out of the Country! This reminds me of one guy who was all over the place bouncing in his baggy jeans and speaking the “yeah men... yeah men” speech. I actually thought he was born and bred in the USA! You can imagine my shock when I found out that he has never been to the USA! In fact he was just coming from a West African Country! Chei!

Gaddafi vows to fight till the 'last drop of blood'

When I heard this news, the first question I asked myself was - "Whose blood are we talking about here?????" WHY on earth is he still holding on to power? Na hin get the Country?! For crying out loud, this guy has been in power for over 40 YEARS and still counting!

This man known as Gadhafi actually called on his own supporters to attack the protesters! In his words: "You men and women who love Gadhafi ... get out of your homes and fill the streets . . . and attack them in their lairs." 


This guy even referred to himself as a  fighter and he says he will die a MARTYR!

Odi kwa serious o!

Agege Bread!

Agege bread needs no description as it is very popular especially in Lagos and its environs. I believe this bread originated from the Agege area of Lagos State. I remember when I used to travel by train to Jos those days, as soon as the train makes a brief stop at the Agege station, we (my friends and I) MUST buy some loaves. Back then, Agege bread was a master piece! The bread had various impressions on them, adding to the “beauty” LOL!

I love Agege bread . . . but I do not eat it as frequently as I would have ordinary loved to. This is because Hubby feels Agege bread is not prepared under proper hygienic conditions! See me see wahala o! Na today? Bread wey I don dey chop since even before I know am! As if to buttress his point he once showed me a lady cleaning Agege bread with a piece of cloth before packaging. Well that would not deter me o! For years, I have been eating this Agege bread and nothing do me 0! You see, those days, as a child, Agege bread was the loaf known to us then. Even when “oyinbo” sliced bread began to flood the market, Agege bread was the in thing for us (and I believe most people then).

I still remember once when an Uncle came visiting and gave me and my siblings some money, I told my mother that I’d like to eat Agege bread with “ewa agoin” (Togolese beans). The next weekend, I asked her to give me my money (50 kobo) so I could buy the bread and beans. . . LOL!

Agege bread vs. Sliced Bread, which do you prefer?

Rascals?!

Recently, at the PDP campaign in Oyo State, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan was reported to have said:
“We must take over all the States in the Southwest. The zone is too important to be left in the hands of rascals.”

Rascals? That is a very HARSH word. The first thing that came to my mind was maybe Mr. President was quoted out of context. I waited for a rebuttal, but I got none! Did he actually say that? If he did, well the guy fall my hand big time! I suggest that ALL politicians, particularly those vying for elective positions should focus on positive objectives and watch their utterances. They should deter from using abusive or derogating words on their opponents!

God bless Nigeria!

INEC Registration!

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Registration of voters took off with some hiccups on the 15th of  January 2011.

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk

Prospective voters complained that they spent hours waiting to be registered and this discouraged others who chose to come back at a later date. One man told me when he went to register, the INEC official gave him a number and asked him to come back to following day! The reason for that, according to the man, was that the registration process takes as much as 30 minutes for one person, so in order not to keep people waiting in the sun
 for too long, they are advised to come back the following day.

Another person who attempted registering was informed that the DDC Machines have been rejecting peoples finger prints! This even happened to the former President Obasanjo, whose finger prints where rejected by the DDC machine several times while he was registering. The Senate President, Mr.David Mark also experienced some difficulty in registering.

News have it that in Oyo State, 4 out of the 32 DDC machines needed for the registration exercise were declared missing. When these machines resurfaced, it was discovered that about 2,000 fictitious names had been fed into the machines! How far would these bad elements would go to have their way! Hmmmm!

No matter what, I WILL register, so I can vote. I know my vote will count!

Nigerians, please lets all go out and register. Vote for the Candidates of your choice. Do not sell your votes.

God Bless Nigeria!