"in order to predict a storm one must first look at the sky"
Barely 48hrs after an official report to the UN was made by Nigeria about the arms seizure at the port which was reportedly shipped in by Iran due to sanctions against Iran as concerning the subject matter, its not strange that the football friendlies between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Iranian National football team has been cancelled due to technical issues beyond control or should it be diplomatic reasons that have no business with football.
Poor handling of the seized arms situation now has degenerated into a shameless cancellation of a football match, and who knows just what else might come out of this Pandora's box dropped off at our sea port
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
THE EGO OF MAN (SILVERBIRD @ 30)
"the economics of priority reflects the significance of hierarchy in the wants of man"
"Mr President Sir, you said you are one of us" Who'd ave expected the outcome of Mr Ben Murray Bruce's public outcry against the insignificant treatment received by members of the entertainment industry.
The Silverbird Group President made so wonderful a speech, and as he pampered the ego of Mr president with sweet words and the promise of the "THE STRATOSPHERE PROJECT", it was easy for the seemingly embarrassing moment to pass, giving room for smiles as Mr president prepared to give his speech.
The mere mention of 300million Naira was greeted with an applause by guests present at the occasion, and even more interesting was when Mr President confirmed his error from the Minister of Finance and the figure changed to 200million dollars, the supposed amount the Federal Government was willing to create as funds for the entertainment industry.
Question now is, Mr President 18,500 Naira minimum wage for a honest man doing a hard days job serving his country/ 200million dollars entertainment fund creation which is going to come first?
The positivity in the answer to this is enough for an applause and not the politics of fancy statements and promise making.
"Mr President Sir, you said you are one of us" Who'd ave expected the outcome of Mr Ben Murray Bruce's public outcry against the insignificant treatment received by members of the entertainment industry.
The Silverbird Group President made so wonderful a speech, and as he pampered the ego of Mr president with sweet words and the promise of the "THE STRATOSPHERE PROJECT", it was easy for the seemingly embarrassing moment to pass, giving room for smiles as Mr president prepared to give his speech.
The mere mention of 300million Naira was greeted with an applause by guests present at the occasion, and even more interesting was when Mr President confirmed his error from the Minister of Finance and the figure changed to 200million dollars, the supposed amount the Federal Government was willing to create as funds for the entertainment industry.
Question now is, Mr President 18,500 Naira minimum wage for a honest man doing a hard days job serving his country/ 200million dollars entertainment fund creation which is going to come first?
The positivity in the answer to this is enough for an applause and not the politics of fancy statements and promise making.
Friday, November 12, 2010
WITH KID GLOVES
''an un-ending cycle usually gets broken''
the events of 26th October 2010 is one day that would not be forgotten in a hurry, at least not for SSS operatives, the Lagos State Government, journalists who were at the scene and most important presumably law abiding citizens of this country who were shocked to the bone as they watched rocket launchers, hand grenades, guns and ammunition, and other weapons of mass destruction being offloaded at the A P Moller terminal at Apapa port right here in Lagos.17 days later after this event nothing impressive has come out of all the flurry the discovery of these weapons have caused. Good enough there have been reports of some diplomatic talks with Iran who have claimed partial responsibility for rerouting these weapons through our Apapa port, though the accused being a Government representative of Iran here in Nigeria cannot be held and questioned without the permit of Iranian Government, this approval has equally been granted.
In the midst of all these, the matters arising point to an unhealthy relationship with Iran, which makes Nigeria an even closer Allie to the US and other countries presently against the uranium enrichment nuclear programme in Iran. Worrisome is the ease with which the minister of foreign affairs calmly feels its an all that meets the eye issue that can be handled like the 687billion in annual subsidees he once spoke about and couldn't deliver.
the events of 26th October 2010 is one day that would not be forgotten in a hurry, at least not for SSS operatives, the Lagos State Government, journalists who were at the scene and most important presumably law abiding citizens of this country who were shocked to the bone as they watched rocket launchers, hand grenades, guns and ammunition, and other weapons of mass destruction being offloaded at the A P Moller terminal at Apapa port right here in Lagos.17 days later after this event nothing impressive has come out of all the flurry the discovery of these weapons have caused. Good enough there have been reports of some diplomatic talks with Iran who have claimed partial responsibility for rerouting these weapons through our Apapa port, though the accused being a Government representative of Iran here in Nigeria cannot be held and questioned without the permit of Iranian Government, this approval has equally been granted.
In the midst of all these, the matters arising point to an unhealthy relationship with Iran, which makes Nigeria an even closer Allie to the US and other countries presently against the uranium enrichment nuclear programme in Iran. Worrisome is the ease with which the minister of foreign affairs calmly feels its an all that meets the eye issue that can be handled like the 687billion in annual subsidees he once spoke about and couldn't deliver.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
THE IMPENDING DANGER
''the desert and the beach have sand in common''
As great a nation as we think we are, Nigeria is approaching a point of decision making where the process for refinement might equal that of gold if we are to survive our present predicament. While hunger and poverty persists on one hand, there are the looters and fat bellied anthem singing Nigerians on the other hand who are oppourtuned to hold positions even when unqualified. Anything wrong with that? As a people we have accepted such lifestlye to be a norm just as corruption is. The problem now is the growing unbalance has finally upset the scale, and the impending danger is almost inevitable, save for timely intervention from God almighty
The recent bomb blast in Asaba delta state, and bomb scare in court houses across Jos town seemingly have a sure connection with the first of october bomb blast. Its easy to see the setting trend gradually becoming part of the growing state of violence which has taken a new dimension right here within the very area of land called Nigeria. What used to be a western and middle east tv show, has now become nollywood home video. With so much ado about coming elections and politics, the ball's already rolling on a path of destruction now is the time for something urgent to be done....
As great a nation as we think we are, Nigeria is approaching a point of decision making where the process for refinement might equal that of gold if we are to survive our present predicament. While hunger and poverty persists on one hand, there are the looters and fat bellied anthem singing Nigerians on the other hand who are oppourtuned to hold positions even when unqualified. Anything wrong with that? As a people we have accepted such lifestlye to be a norm just as corruption is. The problem now is the growing unbalance has finally upset the scale, and the impending danger is almost inevitable, save for timely intervention from God almighty
The recent bomb blast in Asaba delta state, and bomb scare in court houses across Jos town seemingly have a sure connection with the first of october bomb blast. Its easy to see the setting trend gradually becoming part of the growing state of violence which has taken a new dimension right here within the very area of land called Nigeria. What used to be a western and middle east tv show, has now become nollywood home video. With so much ado about coming elections and politics, the ball's already rolling on a path of destruction now is the time for something urgent to be done....
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