"she's the range i'm the rover"
Its been weeks of crazy hype and awareness as the weekend of beautiful ladies drew closer. Finally, today Saturday the 25th of June, Silverbird entertainment set out once again on a mission to produce the most beautiful girl in Nigeria.
The long drama of disappointment started quite early this time around, as the red carpet interviews was short of any standard, there's little point in trying to rate the performance.
Also, the overwhelming presence of eastern girls who represented almost all the states is surely not an equal reflection of the beauty that abounds in our tribal diversity.
The questionable list of judges, did little to impress generally, the fairness and sincerity of coming up with the best choice.
Susan Peters - Nollywood actress
Bankole Animashaun - Classic Beverages
George Ubong - Panic Alert Security
Karen - Eko Hotels n Suites
Princewill Tonye - River Drill Group
Nike Adegoke - Lufthansa
Rita Harati, and finally
Silverbirds own Vice President Guy Murray Bruce.
Kudos for the night go to Lynx for his stage performance (simply exhilarating)
Face of choco, Wande Coal for appearing on stage (no energy during his performance)
Dr Sid, also for appearing on stage and some other artists who i'll rather not mention.
To really hit the international standard for events as this, extra effort has to be put in place.
Thanks Silverbird for doing your best, it could have been a better show but then, next year"s another opportunity to do better.
Deserved or undeserved, really dont matter now
Congratulations Slyvia Nduka/Miss Taraba, our MBGN 2011 and Miss World Representative.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
THE BOKO HARAM VIRUS
"guns, oil and drugs in Nigeria is Goverment bussiness"
What began through unchecked sectarian violence has graduated into a full blown virus gradually eating through the very fabrics that hold the nation together. Though since its official formation as a group in 2004, nothing completely extreme was heard from the group until 2009 when the boko haram sect took responsibility for series of violent clashes in Bauchi which led to the death of an unconfirmed number of people.
More recently the boldness of the sect has extended to suicide bombing as the Police Headquarters in Abuja can testify to.
As always, more questions have been generated by these acts of violence than answers have been provided. Boko haram, an ideology as opposed to western education??? in this 21st century???.
If at any point in time that indeed was the ideology of this sect, it surely has changed with the use of sophisticated weapons, website publications and a gradually more modern approach to executing acts of violence. Which brings us to the question of what is boko haram?, and what do they hope to achieve from all this?.
Firstly a look at some facts -
The boko haram has no known organizational structure.
The goals and objectives of the boko haram have never been fully outlined by the sect.
The boko haram sect has taken responsibility for a number of repeated bombing around the country most recently.
A good number of the boko haram members are recruited insurgents from neighboring chad.
The bombing that took place at the Police Headquarters only further expose the rot and decay which has continued to plague the security outfits as other arms and sectors of the Goverment and individual citizens are not left out of the ripple effect.
With an operational budget of about 216billion Naira, the sophistication of the Nigerian police fell game to the under-sophistication of such a group as boko haram. Its easy to point fingers and lay blames on what should and could have been done, but with the deed being done, a way out is the next best step. With a thousand and one options of fishing out these culprits who have chosen not to respect the sacrosanct gift of life, its amazing that nothing has been done so far other than give speeches and condolences to families of the dead.
Its about time faith be restored the hearts of tax paying, God fearing and peace loving citizens of this country. If indeed this next four years will be full of goodluck or all about Gods justice and blessings, time alone will tell.
http://www.budgetoffice.gov.ng/2010%20budget%20messeage/POLICE%20FORMATION%20AND%20COMMAND.pdf
What began through unchecked sectarian violence has graduated into a full blown virus gradually eating through the very fabrics that hold the nation together. Though since its official formation as a group in 2004, nothing completely extreme was heard from the group until 2009 when the boko haram sect took responsibility for series of violent clashes in Bauchi which led to the death of an unconfirmed number of people.
More recently the boldness of the sect has extended to suicide bombing as the Police Headquarters in Abuja can testify to.
As always, more questions have been generated by these acts of violence than answers have been provided. Boko haram, an ideology as opposed to western education??? in this 21st century???.
If at any point in time that indeed was the ideology of this sect, it surely has changed with the use of sophisticated weapons, website publications and a gradually more modern approach to executing acts of violence. Which brings us to the question of what is boko haram?, and what do they hope to achieve from all this?.
Firstly a look at some facts -
The boko haram has no known organizational structure.
The goals and objectives of the boko haram have never been fully outlined by the sect.
The boko haram sect has taken responsibility for a number of repeated bombing around the country most recently.
A good number of the boko haram members are recruited insurgents from neighboring chad.
The bombing that took place at the Police Headquarters only further expose the rot and decay which has continued to plague the security outfits as other arms and sectors of the Goverment and individual citizens are not left out of the ripple effect.
With an operational budget of about 216billion Naira, the sophistication of the Nigerian police fell game to the under-sophistication of such a group as boko haram. Its easy to point fingers and lay blames on what should and could have been done, but with the deed being done, a way out is the next best step. With a thousand and one options of fishing out these culprits who have chosen not to respect the sacrosanct gift of life, its amazing that nothing has been done so far other than give speeches and condolences to families of the dead.
Its about time faith be restored the hearts of tax paying, God fearing and peace loving citizens of this country. If indeed this next four years will be full of goodluck or all about Gods justice and blessings, time alone will tell.
http://www.budgetoffice.gov.ng/2010%20budget%20messeage/POLICE%20FORMATION%20AND%20COMMAND.pdf
Monday, June 6, 2011
DIMEJI BANKOLE ARRESTED
"nothing ever is the way it seems"
The arrest of the former speaker of the house of representatives Mr Dimeji Bankole is but drop of water in the ocean of corruption in high places. Its interesting to note that Mr Femi Babafemi, the EFCC spokesman said "an intelligence report showed that the former speaker was planning to leave Abuja for Lagos on Sunday evening and thereafter flee the country through an illegal route" ( how come the EFCC intelligence gathering has not been able to come up with more?). Considering the duration of time the EFCC has had to investigate allegations of corruption against the former speaker (over a year now) it is sad that at the time of his arrest, nothing tangible has been mentioned outside the obvious which the general public hasn't read about in the papers.
The word investigation has its word history
from Latin investigatio "a searching into", from investigatus, the past participle of investigare, itself from in- "in(to)" + vestigare "to track, trace"
Modern dictionary defines investigate as -n to carry out a detailed examination or inquiry, especially officially, in order to find out about something or somebody. Encarta®
or to observe into in detail. to examine systematically.
Following this definitions, its easy to see that the EFCC has done nothing but waste tangible time, and hard earned resources and come up with nothing, for this the commission too should be investigated. Crime is crime right from the inception of the thought process even before the main act or further more, days, weeks and months after such crime has been committed.
The EFCC should make use of their resources and run investigations in a manner worth the training the commission spends money training its personnel. With detailed evidence gathered during the period of such investigation the only missing link will be the culprit. Once the pieces are put together, denial would be scientifically impossible.
Its also sad to note how efficient the EFCC seem to be when it comes to intelligence gathering about money matters as compared to other security outfits who half the time come out scratching their heads in absolute wonder when hideous crimes are committed even within their jurisdiction
As for Mr Bankole if found guilty, not to worry. He should take solace from the experience of the "Lagos boy"
The arrest of the former speaker of the house of representatives Mr Dimeji Bankole is but drop of water in the ocean of corruption in high places. Its interesting to note that Mr Femi Babafemi, the EFCC spokesman said "an intelligence report showed that the former speaker was planning to leave Abuja for Lagos on Sunday evening and thereafter flee the country through an illegal route" ( how come the EFCC intelligence gathering has not been able to come up with more?). Considering the duration of time the EFCC has had to investigate allegations of corruption against the former speaker (over a year now) it is sad that at the time of his arrest, nothing tangible has been mentioned outside the obvious which the general public hasn't read about in the papers.
The word investigation has its word history
from Latin investigatio "a searching into", from investigatus, the past participle of investigare, itself from in- "in(to)" + vestigare "to track, trace"
Modern dictionary defines investigate as -n to carry out a detailed examination or inquiry, especially officially, in order to find out about something or somebody. Encarta®
or to observe into in detail. to examine systematically.
Following this definitions, its easy to see that the EFCC has done nothing but waste tangible time, and hard earned resources and come up with nothing, for this the commission too should be investigated. Crime is crime right from the inception of the thought process even before the main act or further more, days, weeks and months after such crime has been committed.
The EFCC should make use of their resources and run investigations in a manner worth the training the commission spends money training its personnel. With detailed evidence gathered during the period of such investigation the only missing link will be the culprit. Once the pieces are put together, denial would be scientifically impossible.
Its also sad to note how efficient the EFCC seem to be when it comes to intelligence gathering about money matters as compared to other security outfits who half the time come out scratching their heads in absolute wonder when hideous crimes are committed even within their jurisdiction
As for Mr Bankole if found guilty, not to worry. He should take solace from the experience of the "Lagos boy"
Sunday, June 5, 2011
THE OGUN STATE WAY
"when a lie runs thousands of miles for years, it takes only a moment of truth to catch up"
On Friday the 27th of may 2011 which also marked the last working day of Otunba Gbenga Daniel as the Governor of Ogun state, a brief handing over ceremony was held as he presented his hand over notes and also rendered his account of service after serving as the state Governor for 8yrs. Several hours later at about 11pm Otunba Gbenga Daniel was on a British Airways flight en-route the UK for holidays, barely 36hrs to the Presidential/Governorship inauguration ceremony.
An excuse for his sudden trip was information that Gbenga Daniel had 3weeks earlier informed security agencies within the state of his intentions to travel. Aside that Gbenga Daniel also mentioned the absence of former Governor Segun Osoba back in 2003 during his own swearing in ceremony.
If this wasn't questionable enough, unconfirmed reports of various cheques issued by Gbenga Daniel to individual appointees bounced back at designated bank branches.
In addition to speculations of Gbenga Daniels misappropriation of funds during his tenure, also were reports that the EFCC already was on the heels of the erstwhile Governor based on ongoing investigations.
Well for a start, the Ogun State House of Assembly which has been closed to a majority since the 6th of September 2010 held a plenary session on the 1st of June 2011. In a bid to show displeasure at the way things have been run, recently revoked decisions made by the former Governor Gbenga Daniel.
The OGD Plaza named after the Governor has been renamed OPIC Towers.
The Gateway Hotels Concession of 520 Million Naira for 25yrs also revoked
All appointments and promotions within the last three months revokrd.
The refund of all monies spent by minority lawmakers between the period 6th september 2010 till date.
The inclusion of Gbenga Daniel and 8 House of Assembly members in the Ogun House of Assembly Black Book (OHABB).
Approved the renaming of Gateway Stadium to Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, among others.
Its easy to see that an amicable resolve in the political crises in Ogun state is far from feasible, as the drama continues to unfold in series its only the big fish episode thats bound to be star studded.
On Friday the 27th of may 2011 which also marked the last working day of Otunba Gbenga Daniel as the Governor of Ogun state, a brief handing over ceremony was held as he presented his hand over notes and also rendered his account of service after serving as the state Governor for 8yrs. Several hours later at about 11pm Otunba Gbenga Daniel was on a British Airways flight en-route the UK for holidays, barely 36hrs to the Presidential/Governorship inauguration ceremony.
An excuse for his sudden trip was information that Gbenga Daniel had 3weeks earlier informed security agencies within the state of his intentions to travel. Aside that Gbenga Daniel also mentioned the absence of former Governor Segun Osoba back in 2003 during his own swearing in ceremony.
If this wasn't questionable enough, unconfirmed reports of various cheques issued by Gbenga Daniel to individual appointees bounced back at designated bank branches.
In addition to speculations of Gbenga Daniels misappropriation of funds during his tenure, also were reports that the EFCC already was on the heels of the erstwhile Governor based on ongoing investigations.
Well for a start, the Ogun State House of Assembly which has been closed to a majority since the 6th of September 2010 held a plenary session on the 1st of June 2011. In a bid to show displeasure at the way things have been run, recently revoked decisions made by the former Governor Gbenga Daniel.
The OGD Plaza named after the Governor has been renamed OPIC Towers.
The Gateway Hotels Concession of 520 Million Naira for 25yrs also revoked
All appointments and promotions within the last three months revokrd.
The refund of all monies spent by minority lawmakers between the period 6th september 2010 till date.
The inclusion of Gbenga Daniel and 8 House of Assembly members in the Ogun House of Assembly Black Book (OHABB).
Approved the renaming of Gateway Stadium to Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, among others.
Its easy to see that an amicable resolve in the political crises in Ogun state is far from feasible, as the drama continues to unfold in series its only the big fish episode thats bound to be star studded.
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