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The Year 2012: what a year…

*** So… Like a flickering lamp this year fades away. Like an ebbing flame it flickers into the debris of memories, where it can only be recalled for remembrance but never to be experienced again Like some classic movie being screened at the cinemas, year 2012 has climaxed, as only the production credits rolls off the screen for whoever is interested in its cast and crew *** As the year’s ebbs away, with little less than 24hours before it finally rolls over, I am compelled to look back I am forced to think back and review a year which was incomparable for its shock on our national psyche as well as its turbulence within our shores *** Unlike most years, 2012 stated as a tragedy in our nation On January 1st 2012, President Jonathan somehow decided to remove subsidy on Petrol-even while the 2012 budget was being debated and not yet passed And while most Nigerians travelled all around the country to celebrate the yuletide with families and friends, They were shocked at the irra

Life; Like Santa's Bag.

Life; like Santa's bag, so full of surprises You never can tell which draws bring you the prizes Off course for sure you know they all come with their prices From dawn to dusk and back to where the sun rises We labour and work striving to pay our taxes In transit from here to there, many a times without taxis So sad, life comes hard on us sometimes with such axes Today I'm forced to write, looking at how life & time passes Not talking about the earth in physical, don't go looking its axis More of what the talk is today is life, its us and all its lapses Its true i can't dispute it that life has got its classes So sad i feel the pain of those down bellow the classes Such is life, some celebrate, clinging for toast their glasses While some have got nothing to show for life than clear white plastics A rich man's world decorated with cars of the best chassis Little can you expect down bellow from those they call the masses Without escape from the top

The Ajaokuta Steel Project: Arise O’ Compatriots!

Fellow Nigerians, give no more sleep to your eyes, what really do you have to sleep on? Able countrymen, allow your lips smile no longer, for our strength and joy is being robbed of us *** From time immemorial, things have been bad in this nation From when I could recite the national anthem, to this moment of typing this excruciating missive, Nigeria had never seem to work well: it almost always appears like a cardiac patient being treated like a panel beater *** But alas! Alas my gentle fears have suddenly skyrocketed. My subtle worries has metastasized into a monstrous monster that’s threatens every hope, dreams and aspirations of mine *** On Saturday, I was offered the chance to visit the decrypt site popularly known as the Ajaokuta Steel Company It was supposed to be a wonderful day out where I was to behold amazing architecture, beautiful landscape and an unrivalled view atop the river Niger But what I saw was the stuff of nightmares What I witnessed was a nation go

Who Is "You"?

Individuals behave, not in accordance with reality, but in accordance with their perception of reality. How the individual feels about himself or herself is everything, for What you "see" is what you get, and Who you "feel" is who you are. Self-image is the fundamental key to understanding of human behaviour, for all that he or she ever does or aspires to do will be predicated on it. If you change the self-image, you change the personality entirely, which includes his/her behaviour. Right from our childhood, each of us have woven an intricate web of self-images which I must say at this point are about 90% responsible for our triumphs and humiliation, thoughts and experiences, losses and wins. I really don't know if you ever encountered one of the worlds best conducted experiment on this subject matter? Incase you haven't , I'm bringing it before you today. This was an experiment conducted by a young primary school teacher upon her pupils. With appro

Leadership Bankruptcy -Mortals Trying To 'Use God'

*** I hate the way we use God in this country! I hate the way our parents, school authorities, constitution and even elected leaders used the name and person of God to perpetuate their incompetence or excuse their laxities I hate the way we run to him for every meaningless riddles-including going to the restroom I hate the manner in which our leaders romance God and his servants during election time and promptly desert him soon after swearing “…to SERVE and to PROTECT” But most excruciatingly, I deeply and passionately hate the way President Jonathon has been playing the ‘God-Card’ since he assumed office in February 2010 I hate the way and manner the name and person of God has been used to excuse the moral and leadership bankruptcy of his administration the past 31 months *** Ok, what do you make of this disgusting statement by a presidential mouthpiece “President Jonathan on Sunday urged Nigerians not to lose faith in Nigeria, as the government was doing its BEST to address

Nigerian youths, our future is dying-WAKE UP!!!

**************** OMG!!! Have you read the Punch Newspapers report on the massive corruption of the Jonathan administration? Have you seen and perused the mindless graft that Goodluck and his goons have perpetuated these past 30months? Have you come across the actual article, any feature review or subject analysis of how our national ship is bleeding, and sinking away into an avoidable oblivion? ***************** If you said yes- good, if no, then what a bloody hell exactly have you been doing? What on Jesus planet have you been reading or listening to or Infact watching? Are you part of that shameless percentage that only watches TV series and follow some talent search idiocy on TV? Are you a part of that infantile group that only attends weekly parties, endless clubbing and buy aso-ebi as if under some kind of a demonic witch-spell? Or are you more a part of our goofy and uninformed youths whose only passion is Chelsea and Man United, whose only ambition is to make more mon

"Even If"

The journey of life isn't and can never be smooth all the time. Ever since the fall of Adam, man embarked on a journey of the smooth, the rough and the ugly. Time and chance happens to them all, so said The Preacher, leaving me with the understanding that even in the midst of the rough, some will find grace to walk smooth. There's this preparedness in the heart of 'the wise', that makes him know things may not go exactly as he's got it in plan. But a winning spirit that lies deep within him quickens him to know and believe that no matter how off-plan events may go, it'll all come to converge in the end at a point called "Good". Something deep from deep inside of him cries out in the face of challenge, a simple phrase, a believing one, that winning phrase, its called "EVEN IF". Even if the road now is rough, I'll eventually drive through and find my way home. That's the spirit, the one of positivity, the one that helps you see thr

Giving Unto Cesar… (Churches/Mosques to start paying Taxes)

******************* Over the weekend, exactly one month before Christmas The central bank and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) announced a new accounting requirement for Churches, Mosques and other registered charities The idea as explained is to compel the religious organizations and charities to be responsible, and report their financial activities over the financial year Even more importantly, the plan is to ensure that commercial ventures by these organizations are properly taxed and deducted from their coffers ******************** Unfortunately and as expected, the vampires are out trying to protect their blood bank The propaganda machines are already in full swing demanding why the government is asking God to render accounts to men And why the central bank and FRC is trying to pry into God’s book, particularly during these times The churches in particularly feel most offended. They have been used to centuries of non regulation, decades of unfretted influence and

Beware of DOGs!

They Talk in your presence, and Mock when you leave. They Act when your there, and Snap when your not. They Praise while you're watching, and Erase it when you're gone. They'll Cheer when you're present and Tear you down as soon as you turn. They Build while you're there, and Rue when you're not. They Play in front of you, and Display once you're off. They Spur when you're with them, and Gore when you depart. They Cry while you're watching, but Smile when you're gone. They're All You Want while you're with them, but What You'll Run From when you're not. Their actors, deceivers, chameleons, shady, Unreal, Dangerous and Wicked. And opposite of these only while you're there and watching. They're EVER ON GUARD, you hardly catch them napping. They switch modes like a snap, you happen to be their ON/OFF button. They're best understood from afar, they're not like books you study close to you. I wish you could

The END, The Matter.

I've got a feeling you'll call odd! Sometimes I ask myself "what are we still doing here?" And when will end meet this world? 'Cos its been rolling and keeps on, like its never going to stop. It should have ended with the flood! I said to myself, as I read through The Book. It didn't end with the flood, centuries have come and gone, to be precise we're living in the 21st and there's still no clear end. Maybe we'll end it with a 'sword'! But I tell you, we're not the first, for some have thought this way before. Infact, if the world will war, then its going to be the third. The mass of us are getting really bored! I do not blame if we do, ofcourse there's nothing new under the sun. And all we see now are replicas of things witnessed here before. I want to see this ball get stopped! There's a lot hanging out there, and without this stop, they'll never come. By now you're feeling I've been blurred! Think

Something is wrong in the Villa… (Jonathan/Abati Drama)

********************** Something is wrong in the villa… It could be the late rains this year, or the oven-hot heat that’s enveloped the atmosphere But there is something wrong in that rock! There surely is something undeniably wrong in that cave-like mansion that houses President Goodluck and beautiful Patience There is something going on so inappropriately for the president to make such un-presidential gaffes at his media chat Sunday Something else must be going on enough to make our president go on a fly Something disturbingly awkward was wrong enough for President Jonathan to leave his mouth piece-Ruben Abati on the pole to dry ********************* Ok, go on this journey with me Mr. Ruben Abati was employed-highly recommended by his notorious reputation With years of cerebral doggedness and cantankerous campaign against the many useless Nigerian governments over the past 20years, it was assume that Abati could deliver With words as sharp as spears and mien as right as rain, Abati

The Other Side of "NO"

No: (Definition); Indicating that the answer to a question is negative, the statement etc made or course of action or conclusion arrived at is not correct or satisfactory, the request or command will not be complied with, or the negative statement made is correct. (Ref; Oxford Dictionary.) The sound and appearance of the word "NO" no doubts at first glance depicts denial or refusal. It is a known fact to many that the word "NO" (in answer) is often a negation of what is desired or expected. The norm in fact, is that after a "NO" comes a frown, a sigh, a look of dejection and in deeply heartbreaking cases, a tear drop. Over the years, the inability of handling the word "NO" has chattered a lot of dreams, and sent many to their early graves, leaving some turned into orphans, widows and widowers at quite an early age. In life, the "NO" situations are inevitable. But the man who has prepared himself for them is the man who is set to ove

Jesus Cleared The Temple, but THE TRADERS ARE BACK!!!

"If Nigeria and the world at large ever crumbles, I'll hold the Religious leaders responsible". Already, my heart is crumbled and daily I lose faith in these leaders who have chosen to lead without looking back. I really don't want you mixing things up here, "Leading without looking back" does not in this case mean they've got a relentless effort or zeal to lead us well. It so sad that it means that ; they have chosen to lead without looking back to see, feel or identify with the sufferings of those following behind them, just as long as they are "making it BIG". The church while I was growing used to be the citadel of morals and values, with clerics being epitomes of discipline, love, passion and care for their followers. But sadly, here are the days where the desire for material things have clouded the eyes of our leaders., and many are out only to exploit their fold. I do not want to castigate anyone, nor accuse directly, but these hap

My Blackberry Story

These handheld device names remained mere names until they began to fit passionately into my story. Would love to tell you to watch what names you're choosing, but I'll rather save you that headache. Its my blackberry story, and I'll give it to you wholly. ...At the start of things, every single thing had a CURVE, nothing ever went straight, and it was looking altogether like nothing was going to work. I was so intimidated by my big problems, I concluded I needed to get BOLD to stand any chance of moving on. To sail through the darkness, I decided to get myself a TORCH; "something I needed to keep my head up". For all I cared and did, no difference was made at all. I remained the topic whenever it was time to discuss. It hurt to hear their talks, but I took it all, knowing and believing there was more to me than what it was they could see. ...They couldn't envisage my change, they casted aspersions at me like a JAVELIN. Meanwhile, through the times all th

The Power of GIVING

MOST people prefer to receive than to give due to the inherent nature of man to be selfish, often thinking of his own needs before those of others. But there is a lot to be gained and stand to benefit in giving instead of receiving.    And giving should not be restricted to money or material items for that's what most of us think of when it comes to giving. Giving includes the giving of time, kindness, ideas, advice, attention, skills, hope, love, touch, and much more. Besides the impact that giving makes in the lives of others, it can benefit the giver also, with benefits ranging from the practical, such as improved health and professional connections, to the intangible, like hope and a sense of connection with others.   Your simple act of giving can improve the lives of others as well as your health and sense of wellbeing, your relationships, your company's bottom line, your happiness and many more. It can give a sense of purpose and fulfilment that you don't get from

Bubble Gum

...With 32-bones pouNdinG, flipping me from side to side grIndiNg, bloating me with air to burst me, wicked life; they called it eXcitIng. By my shame, their own pleasure they're dEriVing, and what I go through,fire or hell, no one is miNdinG. With every crush I get a squeeze, some pound me fast and give no damn of whether or not am dYing. And when they're done, they let me go. For me, its all about peRsEveRinG. ...They got what they wanted, I lost what I got, but now, ...I've got what I wanted. See me now, I'm nO leSS a BubBlE gUm,I've only gone from being SWEET to become INTERESTING!!! N:B; The way you see and handle life is exactly what it'll be! The real fun begins at the point where the "bubble gum" transforms from being sweet(mere sugar) to becoming Interesting(absolute fun coupled with originality and reality). Life is game of perseverance, if you'll hold on, push on a little more, you find gratification for your every struggles. You ca